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Heifer India-CIRG MoU to transform India's Goat Value Chain, empower farmers
In a groundbreaking development, Heifer India and the ICAR - Central Institute for...
Productivity of DMH-11 variety GM mustard same as hybrid varieties, better oil quantity
The Supreme Court is expected to hear this week the issue of genetically modified...
GST Council decides to levy 5 pc tax on millet-based flour and molasses
The GST Council on Saturday decided to levy a lower 5 per cent tax on millet-based...
Government bans use of four pesticides including controversial monocrotophus
The notification banning four highly hazardous pesticides has been published by...
Cotton output to fall as pink bollworm causes major damage in Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana
In the cotton producing districts of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, 50-70 per cent...
RBI retains repo rate at 6.5pc, growth projection 6.5pc, inflation forecast 5.4pc
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously...
Veg, non-veg thali gets cheaper, thanks to fall in tomato prices
The prices of vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali became cheaper in September, thanks...
Centre starts kharif paddy procurement, 12.21 lakh tonne purchased so far
The government has started procuring paddy and about 12.21 lakh tonne of the grain...
FCI sells 1.89 lakh tonne wheat, 5,000 tonne rice in 15th weekly e-auction under open market sale scheme
State-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI) sold 1.89 lakh tonne of wheat and only...
Govt sets up National Turmeric Board, exports may touch USD 1 bn by 2030
The Centre on Wednesday set up National Turmeric Board with a view to promoting...
UNCTAD raises India's 2023 economic growth forecast to 6.6pc, but says Global economy a mixed bag
UNCTAD has upped India's 2023 economic growth forecast to 6.6%, from 6% predicted...
LPG Subsidy : Ujjwala beneficiaries to pay ₹603 for an LPG cylinder
The government has raised the subsidy amount for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries...
India's economy to grow at 6.3pc in FY24: World Bank
Despite global headwinds, the World Bank has retained India's growth forecast at...
National Turmeric Board to fulfil Telangana farmers' long-pending demand
India is a major producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric. Against this backdrop,...
Retail inflation for industrial workers eases marginally in Aug
Thanks mainly to lower prices of certain food items, retail inflation for industrial...
Govt exempts Bangalore rose onion from export duty, farmers' leader smells politics
The Centre has exempted export of Bangalore rose onion from duty, subject to certain...
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